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Foundation Repair Toronto

THE BASICS OF FOUNDATION WALL REPAIR

If there is one story line that has marked the summer of 2020, so far, it has been the number of intense storms that have blown through the region.

Several times, now, we have experienced short bursts of severe thunderstorms and downpours – even tornado watches. In July, on one day, The Weather Network reported that it rained more in 20 minutes in Toronto than the entire month of June and early July. Riverbanks overflowed. Motorists got stuck trying to drive through underpasses of rising water. Trees fell, dragging down power lines.

For residents, that has meant repairing damage and managing floods. These are the times of the year when waterproofing becomes front and centre for homeowners. Flooding causes thousands of dollars of damage to the home’s basement and foundation. Many times homeowners don’t have the proper insurance to cover the costs.

It’s unfortunate if foundation repair is something the homeowner discovers was needed only after a flood has occurred. (Get ahead of any potential catastrophe by calling Canada Waterproofers for a no-cost assessment of the home.)

Keep this in mind: If you see early signs of a water leak into the basement area, through the walls or floor, it will only get worse. More intense rainfall means more water pressure on the walls around the perimeter of the home. Water will find its way through – concrete is a porous material. It will absorb water and erode over time.

Do it yourself foundation repair

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You can handle foundation repair yourself. There are DIY options. For example, there are plenty of YouTube videos showing you how to do it.

You’ll have to do a full inspection around the home, looking for “step” (if you have a block foundation), horizontal or vertical cracks in the walls. Even cracks in the drywall in the home above a window, maybe the corner of a door, are a sign there might be issues with the foundation walls.

Are the foundation walls settling or even failing? You’ll have to dig down to the home’s footing level, and go around the perimeter, and look for cracks. You’ll have to look for signs of failure, like bowing walls, leaning chimneys, things that go beyond cracks and water leaks. Inspect the exterior drain tile for any clogs (caused by dirt, or stones) in the weepholes. You may have to install a filter of some kind so the drain doesn’t clog again.

Any Home Depot or Canadian Tire will sell sealant to fill in cracks. Some foundation repair work might require epoxy injections into the cement. However, as said, you might be faced with more serious issues. These could be underlying reasons why there are cracks or leaks in the first place.

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